For seniors, this ruling meant a chance to finish out their college careers. But the junior impressed in other ways, putting a less talented team on his shoulders to the tune of 3,328 yards and 32 passing touchdowns, and 185 yards and four touchdowns rushing. He finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Announced he will return for another season on 12/12. Preseason ranking: 48. It is no surprise Shipley had a breakout season for the Tigers, becoming the first player in ACC history to earn first-team all-conference honors at three different positions: running back, all-purpose and specialist. Shipley rushed for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, while adding 38 catches for 242 yards out of the backfield and 261 yards as a kickoff returner. His best performance came in a key road win at Ole Miss, as he recorded two tackles for loss and a pass breakup to seal a win. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. Here's our favorite bet for San Diego State vs. Middle Tennessee State during the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. Notable 2022 stats: 1,102 yards, 8 TDs Michael Schmitz was a constant presence in the middle of Minnesota's offensive line. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs Check back to see the latest news around who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft and who will be returning to school. The NCAA has released updated guidance for winter sports competing during the COVID-19 pandemic. His 94.7 run-defense grade was also the best mark by a defensive player sinceMicah Parsonsin 2019. Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. Preseason ranking: NR. RB, Clemson, Sophomore Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). A second-team All-American and Biletnikof Award semifinalist, Rice was targeted nearly three times as much as any SMU receiver, and while opponents knew the ball was going to the senior, they couldn't do much about it. Following a strong third season with the Nittany Lions in 2022, he was regarded as one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the class. Preseason ranking: NR. WR, UTSA, Senior TE Chigoziem Okonkwo,Maryland: Announced he willdeclare for Draft 12/7, TE Cole Fotheringham, Utah: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft, will play in Rose Bowl 12/13, TE Jelani Woods, Virginia: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, TE Austin Allen, Nebraska: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, TE Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, TE Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina: Has decided to enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, TE Daniel Bellinger, SDSU: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/23, TE Brant Kuithe, Utah: Will return to school 12/27, TE Jake Tonges, California: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, TE Greg Dulcich, UCLA: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/10, TE Sam LaPorta, Iowa: Will return to school 1/13, TE Josh Whyle, Cincinnati: Will return to school1/13, TE Jahleel Billingsley, Alabama: Enters transfer portal 1/15 - Transfers to Texas, TE Luke Ford, Illinois:Will return to school 1/17, TE John FitzPatrick, Georgia:Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Preseason ranking: NR. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. S, Alabama, Senior Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. His season-high of 143 yards came in a 49-20 win at Michigan State on Oct. 8. All of the names you need to know that will be playing in the NFL next year. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Notable 2022 stats: 1,060 yards, 11 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. QB Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma: Posted on Twitter he intends to transfer from Oklahoma - Transferred to South Carolina 12/13, QB Aidan O'Connell, Purdue: Will return to Purdue for the 2022 season 12/13, QB Carson Strong, Nevada: Announced he will skip the Quick Lane Bowl and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Chase Garbers, Cal: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh: Will forgo the team's bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. WR, TCU, Junior Downs missed two of North Carolina's first three games and skipped the bowl, yet he still posted his second-straight 1,000-yard season and did so in emphatic fashion. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 5 sacks, 1 FF Bowers earned AP All-America honors for the second straight season and has four or more receptions in nine games. . Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards He set an Illinois single-season record with 11 100-yard games this year and his season high (199 yards) came in a 23-20 loss at Indiana on Sept. 2. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. Virginia Tech cancel rivalry game after player deaths Virginia shooting victim plans football return: 'Not a quitter' Terry Holland, who elevated Virginia basketball to national prominence during 16 seasons as coach and later had a . Alabama has produced a lot of All-Americans through the years, but Anderson is the first two-time unanimous All-American for a reason. He completed 70% of his passes with 32 touchdowns to nine interceptions, and he's now thrown for at least 300 yards 10 times in his career and rushed for at least 100 yards four times. LB Brandon Smith, Penn State: Will enter the NFL Draft 12/18, LB Avery Roberts, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, LB Nephi Sewell, Utah: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, LB Ellis BroCoks, Penn State: Declares for the draft 12/21, LB Carson Wells, Colorado: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, LB Kana'i Mauga, USC: Announced he is entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/23, LB Damone Clark, LSU: Opting out of bowl game and enters the NFL Draft 12/24, LB Keonte Hampton, Jackson State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, LB Clarence Hicks, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/25, LB Darien Butler, Arizona State: Skipping bowl game and declaring 12/27, LB Quez Jackson, Georgia Tech: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, LB Zakoby McClain, Auburn: Enters the NFL Draft 12/27, LB Kuony Deng, CAL: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/28, LB Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, OLB Riley Whimpey, Boise State: Enters the NFL Draft 12/31, OLB Cameron Goode, California: Declares for the Draft 1/1, ILB Jesse Luketa, Penn State: Declares for the Draft 1/3, ILB Leo Chenal, Wisconsin: Declares for the Draft 1/4, OLB Owen Pappoe, Auburn: Returning to school next season 1/4, LB D.J. OL, BYU, Junior Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. And not when Young injured his shoulder, missing one game and feeling its effects long after. MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. Daniels made the most of his transfer from Arizona State and had a huge season at LSU, where he was second nationally among quarterbacks with 885 rushing yards. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first . Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT If his teammates in NC State's linebacking corps -- Drake Thomas and Payton Wilson -- got more acclaim, no one was more respected within the Wolfpack's locker room. Forbes earned both first- and second-team All-America honors, including second-team from the AP. A finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, Smith leads Georgia with three interceptions and ranks fourth in tackles with 58. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. Students who are part of the athletic training staff for a fall sport are approved to arrive the day prior to the student-athletes for training and to assist with the athlete check-in process. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs Notable 2022 stats: 1,034 yards 7 TDs On the other hand, you might have a group of bad players coming back. College Football 2022: Top 10 returning players at every position. Prior to the 2022 season, UCLA was one of the top teams in returning production. Preseason ranking: 16. Coach Pat Narduzzi has had nothing but praise for Kancey, saying, "He's athletic, he knows how to wrestle inside. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. Despite the standout season, he will return to Seattle to run it back in 2023. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs QB, Washington, Junior DLKhris Bogle, Florida: Entering transfer portal 12/1. His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. WR Reggie Roberson, SMU: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. Preseason ranking: NR. - Withdrew from the 2022 NFL Draft due to needing surgery 1/31. Tyson Ettiene . That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. TE, Georgia, Sophomore He topped 100 yards in nine of his last 11 games and is transferring to UCLA. DBKendall Smith, Illinois: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBJaquan Amos, Iowa State: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBAntonio Fletcher, Arkansas State: Enters transfer portal 12/1, DBNaijee Jones, Rutgers: Enters transfer portal 12/1. He's Georgia's leading wide receiver for the second straight year, collecting 56 receptions for 790 yards and six touchdowns. He finished his three-year college career with 14 interceptions and 34 passes defended. You expect rushing yards from Air Force, but Roberts' production was still jaw-dropping: 345 carries (first in the FBS) for 1,728 yards (first), 83 first downs (third) and 17 touchdowns (eighth). Sanders had seven 100-yard rushing games and also caught 28 passes. Notable 2022 stat: didn't allow a sack After starting the season as a backup, Duggan led the Big 12 in passing yards (3,321) and passing TDs (30) for the regular season, and earned a trip to New York, where he was runner-up for the Heisman behind Caleb Williams. 8Dawand Jones, Offensive Tackle (Senior) Sat., Jan. 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Dawand Jones (79) celebrates during the fourth quarter of the 108th Rose Bowl Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack Check out how these rankings compare to our preseason list. Kool-Aid was afirst-team All-American for PFFthis past season, and his 18 forced incompletions tied for second among all corners in the country. Anudike-Uzomah is one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the country, leading the Wildcats with 8.5 sacks, often while being the focus of opposing teams' protection and double teams. In just one year as an FBS player, Verse has lived up to the advance hype, emerging as an All-ACC first-team defensive end after leading Florida State 9 sacks -- despite missing time with a leg injury during the season. RB, Alabama, Junior QB, Wake Forest, Junior OL, Florida, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. WR David Bell, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Preseason ranking: NR. The Northwestern offense averaged 125.1 rushing yards a game. 1.) He was second in the conference in receiving yards per game (83.8) in the regular season and is always a home-run threat, like in the Sooners' 51-48 OT loss to Texas Tech in the regular-season finale, where he caught five passes for 162 yards and 2 TDs, including a 77-yarder. Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. Perkins was a top-10 recruit in the 2022 class, which may have been too low. Going back to his junior season, when he played left tackle, Wright has not allowed a sack in 18 straight games. Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs Notable 2022 stat: allowed 1 sack on more than 400 pass block attempts Daniels, a 6-3, 200-pound junior, was the only quarterback nationally to throw for more than 2,900 yards and rush for more than 800 yards. Injury kept him out of a few games this season, but he still proved he was one of the best defenders in the Big Ten. RB, Michigan, Junior DB, Illinois, Junior He caught 74 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Egbuka was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award, awarded to the country's most versatile player, and garnered second-team All-Big Ten honors for Ohio State. After transferring from Colorado, Blackmon made an immediate impact for the Trojans, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a redshirt senior. The junior from Irmo, South Carolina, wasn't on a lot of peoples' radars at the start of the season. Joey Porter Jr.received all of the love in Penn States secondary and is aprojected first-round pick, but King was Penn State's true star this past season. His nickname is "Rocket," and he displayed that explosiveness with seven rushing plays of 30 yards or longer. Maye won ACC Player of the Year honors after going 324-for-482 with 4,115 yards, 35 TDs and seven INTs in the regular season. He played college football at Eastern Washington, where he won the Walter Payton Award as a junior, and was selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Kupp had a breakout season in 2021 when he became the fourth player since the AFL . Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 1 FF, 14 PD Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates to our underclassmen tracker and bookmark our NFL Draft Headquarters page for exclusive coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 1 FF, 3 INT, 13 PD No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. The freshman outside linebacker took his game to another level during the second half of the schedule, notching eight tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles over the Tigers' final five regular-season games. Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? DE Zachary Carter, Florida:Announced he will skip bowl game and enter draft on 12/10. Oregon finished 10-3 this past season and defeated the North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl. RBTiyon Evans, Tennessee: Entered the transfer portal on 11/26; could enter on the draft. He helped power a TCU offense that led the Big 12 in scoring (40.3 points per game), yards per game (473) and yards per attempt (8.8), while Kendre Miller rushed for more than 1,300 yards with 17 touchdowns. Unfortunately, he dealt with an injury that sidelined him for part of the season. DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: 6. This past season, Witherspoon had 42 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups in a very good Illinois defense. Spann-Ford is arguably the most well-rounded tight end returning to college football. He went from a punch line at Auburn after years of unfulfilled offseason hype to a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate and NFL Draft prospect seemingly overnight. LB, Arkansas, Junior Not when the offense took such a big step back at receiver after losing Jameson Williams and John Metchie III. RB Kevin Harris, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, RB Zonovan Knight, North Carolina State:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, FB/TE Jeremiah Hall, Oklahoma: Declares for the draft after bowl game 12/30, RB Devin Darrington, Virginia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/1, RB Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, RB Jerome Ford, Cincinnati: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Ronnie Rivers, Fresno State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Master Teague III, Ohio State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB James Charles, Florida Atlantic: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Abram Smith, Baylor: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, RB Ivory Kelly-Martin, Iowa: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Snoop Conner, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, RB Tobias Little, Missouri State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Bryant Koback, Toledo: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky: Will return to school next year 1/11, RB Dameon Pierce, Florida: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, RB James Cook, Georgia: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, RB Noah Cain, Penn State: Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal and will return 1/13 - Transferred to LSU 1/13, RB Keaontay Ingram, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA:Will return to school next season 1/15, RB Zamir White, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Notable 2022 stats: 1,398 yards, 17 TDs He would have been justified to call it a day and head for the NFL, leaving Oregon to figure out how to replicate or better their 10-4 success with a new QB and OC. Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. Preseason ranking: NR. Arguably the most surprising returner in college football, Verse was a projected top-20 pick in the2023 draftbefore announcing that hed stay in Tallahassee for another season. The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft. Today, we look at the 10 highest-graded players (according to Pro Football Focus . Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore Preseason ranking: 81. Once regarded as a potential top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Rattler was benched and lost his job at Oklahoma to Caleb Williams, and then transferred to South Carolina before the 2022 season. Players starting the last six or seven overall . Reigning Buck Buchanan Award winner Isaiah Land enters 2022 as the top defender in the FCS, hoping to build after a season where he led the FCS in sacks (19) and tackles for loss (25.5). DBJosh Thompson, Texas: Announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the draft on 11/28. DB, Alabama, Junior Moss was a first-team All-American in 2021 and has 157 total tackles in his career. Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. Corum is having surgery on his meniscus in the offseason, which is a good enough reason for him to return to Michigan for one more season. The Alabama transfer had a blistering start to the season for Arkansas, recording 7.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in his first five games as a Hog. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. Land . He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. Harrison, a unanimous All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist, won the Big Ten's Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year after sustaining his momentum from Ohio State's win over Utah in the 2022 Rose Bowl Game. JD McCarthy. He was one of the most physical backs in the country, averaging 3.26 yards after contact and breaking an SEC-best 38 tackles. The sophomores 91.0 run-blocking grade led all FBS tackles while his 99.0 pass-blocking efficiency score was fifth. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. Prior to the season, there were questions about where Michigan would get a pass rush after losing Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo to the NFL. Preseason ranking: NR. The former Freshman of the Year emerged as one of the best players in college football as a sophomore, leading the country in sacks (17.5) and tackles for loss (34.5). DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:Posted caption End of an Era after Pac-12 Championship 12/4. Notable 2022 stats: 15.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: NR. The junior wound up anchoring a better-than-expected offensive line and played his way into being a high-level NFL draft pick. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs Jalen Carter. Preseason ranking: 20. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. Here are Andy Katz's top-25 returning players for the 2021-2022 college basketball season: 25. A first-team All-American, the 6-3, 205-pound Hutchinson ranked second nationally with 107 catches, a school record, and his 8.9 catches per game was tops in the FBS. 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